encomium
Member Since: 30 Jul 2007
Location: London
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Hi guys
I just wanted to get some input on the type of oil suitable for the TDV6.
Did a search on Shell's website and if your country is Malaysia, the recommend Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40. But if it is UK the recommendation is Helix F 5W-30.
I'm a bit confused. And if case some of you don't know, my disco from the UK in now living in Malaysia 
Help please....service needed in the next week.
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
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I would guess that it is not unusual to specify different grades of oil for different climates  I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 12th May 2009 4:34 pm |
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encomium
Member Since: 30 Jul 2007
Location: London
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also another question i have is with regards to "diesel engine oil" vs "petrol engine oil" as the Shell site does not specifically mention "Shell Helix Ultra Diesel"...is there a difference???
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| 12th May 2009 4:41 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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From the LR Discovery 3 user manual:
Quote:LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and
conditions.
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Engine oil - Diesel vehicles
Use 5W/30 oil meeting ACEA: B1 or B3.
I personally use Castrol Edge 5W/30 which, although seemingly for VW engines (it's recomended for our VW Golf with the long-life service schedule) meets ACEA B3 so should be fine for the D3.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-713-castrol-ed...gines.aspx
Saying this, I've only had to put in around 100ml of oil since I've had the D3....it just doesn't seem to use any (unlike the Golf which uses around 0.5 litres every 2-3 months) 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 12th May 2009 4:52 pm |
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Tesco do 2 litres of edge for £13 last time I looked. (was up for 10.99 before  ) Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 12th May 2009 9:58 pm |
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simoniz
Member Since: 28 Oct 2007
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Check out "The Range" stores as they have 5W30 for £3.99 a litre - Unipart and meets the required standards
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| 12th May 2009 10:02 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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PaulP wrote:http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-713-castrol-edge-5w-30-for-modern-engines.aspx
 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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